Te Anau to Queenstown – What to Do, Where to Stay, What to see…
This is a post with all the things to do and see on the way from Te Anau to Queenstown. Having stayed 2 says in the comfort of the Te Anau lodge we were next headed to Queenstown. On the way from Te Anau to Queenstown we knew we would have limited time. We were only to spend one night in Queenstown so timing was key. The drive from Te Anau to Queenstown is an amazing drive so leave some time for stopping to admire the view. The small town of Kingston is an ideal stopping point – set on the banks of Lake Wakatipu ; it makes for a great excuse to stretch the legs and take some photos. There is a train there but when we were there the train was not in operation.Where to Stay in Queenstown
Having done the beautiful drive from Te Anau to Queenstown it was time to relax. We stayed at the Distinction Nugget Point Boutique Hotel & Spa about 10 minutes drive outside of Queenstown (Booked on Booking.com iPhone app which is a handy app to download). The hotel wasn’t overly full as it was heading towards low season, but it was very nice, with antique furnishings. The Spa is very good and has a large pool. The highlight was the view from the room, an amazing vista overlooking a canyon. At night you can see the milky way extend between the peaks of the two hills, and due to the lack of light pollution this view around 2 or 3am is worth getting up for. There are plenty of hotels and hostels in the town which might be more to your liking if you are after some nightlife or if you are with a group as it takes about 10 minutes to get in from Nugget Point.What to See in Queenstown
Queenstown has a lot to offer, as it is a very scenic place on the banks of Lake Wakatipu. The quay side or lake side is very picturesque and worth taking some time to walk around. There are also many cafes around there so you can enjoy a snack also.
Queenstown, The Lakefront

View from the Viewing point in Queenstown, New Zealand
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